8 week old bantam cochins

[Elitefarm]

I have 6 mixed bantam cochins, I’m pretty sure I already know and have assumed genders since they were very young but I just wanted some others opinions I’m mostly not positive about #2 as I have a clear rooster and a few clear hens they are almost 9 weeks old
Number 1

#2

#3

#4
#5

#6

 

[BobStuart]

#2 looks to be sadly be a rooster. It’s a shame because it has got to be the most beautiful of the lot.

 

[Elitefarm]

#2 looks to be sadly be a rooster. It’s a shame because it has got to be the most beautiful of the lot.

Sadly that’s what I was thinking too I wanted to be hopeful as the other rooster develops so much earlier

 

[BobStuart]

Pls do not take my word. I have mistaken chicken sexing many times. The best way is vent sexing. Do you know someone who lives out of town or somewhere you can keep it. It is illegal to kill it because it is close to the most beautiful chicken I have seen. But I pray it’s a hen because that is a beautiful chicken.

 

[BobStuart]

Actually, I’m confused

 

[Callender Girl]

While I am absolutely no help at determining gender, I LOVE Cochin Bantams and had to check out your photos. They are all lovely, but No. 2 is gorgeous! I also hope No. 2 is a girl.

Sometimes, chickens fool us. I have a Buckeye with a huge comb and spurs -- and who lays eggs! Wishing you the best of luck!

 

[Nym]

5 and 6 are my faves .. very pretty!

 

[JedJackson]

1 and 2 are cockerels. 4 and 5 are pullets. 3 and 6 are probably pullets, but I wouldn't say 100%, especially with 6. Time will tell with those two.

 

[Elitefarm]

Just thought I’d keep everyone updated for anyone curious
11 weeks old today all are bantam cochins

#1 started crowing no surprise there

#2 pretty positive rooster

#3 still leaning towards pullet

#4 pullet (based on feathers)

#5 pullet based on feathers

#6 still thinking pullet

 

[WoDia]

I LOVE THEM ALL! I don’t have Cochin bantams right now. I need to get some hatching eggs! #2… larger-comb pullet or late-developing cockerel? I can’t wait to find out. (Some of my Serama pullets have larger combs). Either way, GORGEOUS colors!